“Edward” by Cathey White
“Edward aka Eddy was born in Mombassa. He was brought to Uganda to live with his grandmother. His mother was a prostitute in Mombassa and she died of HIV/AIDS, his father (who he has not seen or known) was from Germany, America or Britain. Eddy went through difficult times and was rejected and abandoned by relatives and his people because of his “mixed” color. He resorted to watching films and sleeping in video halls and discos. He began searching for anyone who could help him and found Stephen, who accepted him into El-Shadai Family. Eddy doesn’t like to be reminded of his parents and thinks of El-Shadai as his real family. He is adjusting well now and is focused on his education. He is currently near the top of his class and wants to become a lawyer so that he can advocate for the underprivileged.” ~ Edward’s Story from El Shadai, 2007
Seeing Cathy’s work, I can imagine that she has captured something of Edward’s generous and forgiving spirit. i see kindness and pain, strength and a great imagination for good, reflected in Edward’s desire to become a lawyer so that he can advocate for the underprivileged. I am glad to see these images and to read a little bit of his story.